Even though Christmas is over and we've begun a new year, Christmas books and novellas never go out of style, in my opinion. What do you think?
Here's a bit about a Christmas novella I read recently:
When a soccer star gets stranded in a small town in the
middle of winter, will he discover God’s hand in the detour? During the off
season, Italian soccer star Dante Moretti traveled to Starlight, Iowa, and
ended up stranded there. When Amanda Marston comes home for her brother’s
wedding, she catches Dante’s eye. Will his fame stand in the way of true love?
Or will her small town heritage drive a wedge between them?
Starlight, Star Bright is the second of JoAnn Durgin’s books
that I’ve read. She’s got a spunkiness that comes across in her stories with
flair. You never know what her characters are going to say next, and it’s that
unpredictability that kept me hooked on this Christmas novella. Loveable
characters and great settings made the story seem real, like it was happening
next door or in my own backyard, even though I live many states away from Iowa.
“The people here [in Starlight] are the best in the world.
At least they are to me.” Amanda Marston said that in chapter four. I think
it’s true of a lot of places. It’s the people around us that add depth and
quality to our lives. Starlight, Star
Bright showcases this perfectly. If you like small town living, or want to
escape your busy life for a few hours, pick up a copy of Starlight, Star Bright, by JoAnn Durgin, for your eReader today.
If you were stranded with no way to get back on the road, would you
take a look around and see what blessings you could glean from your
surroundings? Or would you grouse about how you couldn’t get where you were
supposed to be when you were supposed to be there? How do you handle life’s
detours?
2 comments:
Thanks so much, Andrea! Starlight, Star Bright is still only 99 cents on Amazon (and I think it might even be cheaper elsewhere!). I appreciate your taking the time from your busy schedule to read my Christmas novella. I'll confess to loving my little Starlight and its fun characters...can't seem to stay away, as a matter of fact, but so far, readers aren't begging me to move on... :) Blessings and thanks again!
JoAnn, you're welcome. If your readers aren't complaining, I'd say you've got something wonderful going, and I'd stick with it. :)
Blessings!
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